King Charles III's new cypher has been revealed. The monogram features the King’s initial C intertwined with the letter R for Rex – Latin for King – with III within the R denoting Charles III. The crown sits above the letters.
When Queen Elizabeth II died, a whole raft of things changed - some of which you may not have considered. However, with the unveiling of King Charles' new cypher this week, changes will begin to be undertaken.
While our currency and stamps will gradually be changed to reflect the new monarch's reign, consider also items bearing the Royal Warrant - everything from Ketchup to tea bags - and even the detail on some of the post boxes on our streets may also look slightly different.
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Charles’ cypher was revealed on Monday, September 27, ahead of the official period of royal mourning ending. It will appear on government buildings, state documents and on some post boxes in the coming months and years.
The monogram is Charles’ personal property and was selected by the monarch from a series of designs prepared by the College of Arms, according to Wales Online. A Scottish version features the Scottish Crown, and was approved by Lord Lyon King of Arms. It will be used by government departments and by the Royal Household for franking mail and the decision to replace cyphers will be at the discretion of individual organisations.
The change over process will be a gradual one and in some instances the cyphers of previous monarchs can still be seen on public buildings and street furniture, especially post boxes. The College of Arms, which designed the cyphers, was founded in 1484.
The College is responsible for creating and maintaining official registers of coats of arms and pedigrees. The heralds who make up the College are members of the Royal Household and act under Crown authority.
A Cabinet Office spokesperson said of replacing the late Queen’s cypher with the Charles’ monogram: “Where changes can be made easily, such as digital branding, they can be made immediately. Physical items such as signage or stationery will be replaced gradually over time as the need arises.”
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